We are going at the rate of seven knots.
"_Half-past 9._ Manomet land in sight.
"_Ten o'clock._ Cape Ann in sight.
"_Eleven o'clock._ Boston Light in sight.
"_One o'clock._ HOME!!!" [Illustration: On board the Ship Ceres Boston Harbour My Dear Parents, Thanks to a kind Providence who has preserved me through all dangers, I have at length arrived in my native land.

I send this just to prepare you, I shall be with you as soon as I can possibly get on shore.

We have had 58 days passage long, boisterous, and dangerous, but more when I see you.

Pray tell me by the bearer if I shall find all well.
Your very affectionate Son, Samuel B.Morse October 18, 1875].